Insomnia, Internal Medicine FAQ - Page 4

Generalized edema, headache (dizziness), insomnia, etc? Hello, my mother is 43 years old and has been feeling unwell lately, experiencing symptoms such as insomnia, headaches (dizziness), and sometimes waking up in the morning with generalized edema. During a previous health chec...

The serum is incorrect? Dr. Zheng, I noticed that my blood shows a separation of water and plasma (I hope this description is correct). After drawing blood and letting it sit in a cup for a while, it forms two layers: the upper layer looks like water, and the lower layer is plasm...

Please clarify? Hello, Doctor. I learned from the internet that online consultations are available here, so I took the liberty to seek your advice and express my highest respect for your dedication to helping others. I have been troubled by several symptoms for a long time, but d...

Hypothyroidism? Hello Dr. Yang: Initially, during a physical examination, it was found that the right side of my thyroid was enlarged, but there were no visible abnormalities, and there is no family history of thyroid disease. I have a constitution that makes it difficult for me ...

I want to find relief. How can I resolve this? Hello, doctor! I am currently serving in the military, and I have been troubled by chest tightness, migraines, and abdominal bloating for many years. I had an abdominal ultrasound, and the doctor said everything was fine, so I tried ...

Is high or low blood pressure dangerous? Dr. Chen: Hello! I previously underwent a physical examination for military service at Taipei Provincial Hospital, and later they notified me to go for a re-examination! The department for my re-examination is (blood pressure xx), and the ...

Mouth ulcers can often be very painful? Hello Dr. Zhao, I often experience cracks in my oral cavity, and it hurts a lot when I eat or drink. How can I prevent this from happening again? I also applied Guangdong herb powder, but it still hurts. I really want to know if there are e...

Swollen lymph nodes in the neck? Last year, I had to work late nights to finish an assignment, and as a result, a lymph node in my neck became swollen, measuring over a centimeter. After seeing a doctor and taking medication, it took about two to three weeks for it to go down. Re...

Liver cancer Hello: I am a carrier of liver cancer (inherited from my mother since childhood). I have undergone radiation therapy and taken a certain medication that was once banned (all treatments were at Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital). My condition has now worsened to ...

Is drinking green tea every day harmful to the body? Hello Doctor: I drink green tea every day, but I'm not sure if drinking it regularly has any negative effects on my health. In what situations or for what types of patients should green tea be avoided? Are there any foods ...

Unable to sleep at night and unable to sit still during the day? Dear Dr. Chen, I have a wonderful sister who is 38 years old this year. She has been unable to fall asleep on her own at night and relies on medication to sleep for only two or three hours. During the day, while ot...

Thyroid autoantibodies What are the symptoms of thyroid autoimmunity? Are there different degrees of autoimmunity? How can it be managed and treated? Thank you.

Heavy metals in the blood Recently, our company conducted a health examination, and my test report indicated that the mercury level in my blood exceeds the standard. However, there are no hazardous factors present in the work environment. Among the 50 individuals examined, over 3...

I don't know which department to visit? Cold. Weakness in the limbs. Headache. Insomnia. It has been over ten days. I have visited several hospitals without any improvement. I don't know what the problem is.

Regarding the issue of valve prolapse? Dear Doctor: Regarding some medical conditions (Anxiety, Mitral Valve Disease, VBI), I experienced dizziness and discomfort at the beginning of last year, and I underwent a cardiac ultrasound. The doctor mentioned that I might experience pal...

Heart... Thyroid Experiencing a strong heartbeat that makes it difficult to fall asleep, often feeling sleepy... being able to sleep for several hours a day yet still feeling tired, with the heartbeat sometimes being very noticeable and at times feeling like I can't catch my...

Is this a heart problem? Hello Doctor: I previously had an electrocardiogram (ECG) at the hospital, which lasted only one to two minutes. The doctor diagnosed me with a slight arrhythmia and said it was nothing to worry about. However, I felt that my condition during the ECG was ...

Hyperthyroidism My husband is 40 years old and was recently diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. He has been taking the medication prescribed by the doctor for about two weeks. I would like to know if individuals with this condition typically experience rapid weight loss and weakness,...

Can hyperthyroidism lead to complications such as depression? Hello! I started taking medication for hyperthyroidism in February of last year. After treatment, with regular blood tests and ultrasound examinations, my doctor believes that the condition has been effectively control...

Energy drinks Hello, Doctor Hsieh. I have been experiencing several issues. Whenever I drink tea, coffee, or energy drinks, I suffer from severe insomnia, sometimes not being able to sleep for three to four days. Is there a solution for this? If I have already consumed these beve...